Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan

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Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan: Planning Our Future Together in white letters on a dark blue background.

Project Update

Open House #1 Online Survey: Did you miss Open House #1 in July at the Parker Fieldhouse? No problem! You can review the informational boards that were at the Open House and take this Open House #1 survey to provide your input.


Project Overview

The Town’s Comprehensive Plan (The Plan) is a roadmap for our community, guiding us on how to grow and develop in the future. It helps us make decisions about things like land use, infrastructure, and protecting the environment. We’re excited to introduce the Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan! This is a substantial update to our current plan, Parker 2035 Changes and Choices.

Parker 2050 will outline the aspirations, hopes and plans of the community to shape growth and development for the next 20 years and beyond. It will review and refresh the Town’s goals to provide clear guidance and create a realistic vision for the future of our community which will guide zoning decisions, capital projects, and the review of private development proposals.

This project is anticipated to be completed by early 2026, approximately an 18-month process.


The Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and What It Is Not Chart. Bullets under the What It Is List are: A statement of town Policy, A guide to decision-making, A framework for more specific planning, A way to provide a long range perspective, A way to improve our quality of life. Bullets under the What It Is Not list are: A zoning ordinance, A land development code, A rigid or static document, A capital improvements plan or town budget, A specific development plan for a project.

Chapters included in the current Parker 2035 Comprehensive Plan:

  1. Community Profile
  2. Understanding the Context of Our Future Decisions
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Purpose of the Master Plan
  5. Master Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
  6. Land Use
  7. Community Appearance and Design
  8. History, Arts, Culture and Science
  9. Regional Coordination
  10. Housing and Neighborhoods
  11. Jobs and Economic Vitality
  12. Transportation
  13. Public Service and Facilities
  14. Natural Resource Protection
  15. Open Space and Recreation


Project Approach

Town leadership is committed to managing growth in a way that balances essential elements of our community. We want to enhance the quality of life for everyone by fostering a healthy local economy, offering diverse housing options, preserving our beautiful open spaces, creating more recreational opportunities, and ensuring reliable and quality transportation choices. In addition, growth management efforts must also be sensitive to the rights of private property owners who desire to develop their property — if it complies with zoning and development design standards.

A visualization of projected project themes. The following categories are listed surrounding the "Project Themes" title: jobs and economy, evolving community, housing, infill and redevelopment, water, sustainability and resiliency, technology, vibrant downtown.

Project Outreach

This Plan update will include extensive, community-wide outreach, including community meetings, pop-ups, and robust online engagement. Details about engagement events will be shared on this page as available.


Project Update

Open House #1 Online Survey: Did you miss Open House #1 in July at the Parker Fieldhouse? No problem! You can review the informational boards that were at the Open House and take this Open House #1 survey to provide your input.


Project Overview

The Town’s Comprehensive Plan (The Plan) is a roadmap for our community, guiding us on how to grow and develop in the future. It helps us make decisions about things like land use, infrastructure, and protecting the environment. We’re excited to introduce the Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan! This is a substantial update to our current plan, Parker 2035 Changes and Choices.

Parker 2050 will outline the aspirations, hopes and plans of the community to shape growth and development for the next 20 years and beyond. It will review and refresh the Town’s goals to provide clear guidance and create a realistic vision for the future of our community which will guide zoning decisions, capital projects, and the review of private development proposals.

This project is anticipated to be completed by early 2026, approximately an 18-month process.


The Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and What It Is Not Chart. Bullets under the What It Is List are: A statement of town Policy, A guide to decision-making, A framework for more specific planning, A way to provide a long range perspective, A way to improve our quality of life. Bullets under the What It Is Not list are: A zoning ordinance, A land development code, A rigid or static document, A capital improvements plan or town budget, A specific development plan for a project.

Chapters included in the current Parker 2035 Comprehensive Plan:

  1. Community Profile
  2. Understanding the Context of Our Future Decisions
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Purpose of the Master Plan
  5. Master Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
  6. Land Use
  7. Community Appearance and Design
  8. History, Arts, Culture and Science
  9. Regional Coordination
  10. Housing and Neighborhoods
  11. Jobs and Economic Vitality
  12. Transportation
  13. Public Service and Facilities
  14. Natural Resource Protection
  15. Open Space and Recreation


Project Approach

Town leadership is committed to managing growth in a way that balances essential elements of our community. We want to enhance the quality of life for everyone by fostering a healthy local economy, offering diverse housing options, preserving our beautiful open spaces, creating more recreational opportunities, and ensuring reliable and quality transportation choices. In addition, growth management efforts must also be sensitive to the rights of private property owners who desire to develop their property — if it complies with zoning and development design standards.

A visualization of projected project themes. The following categories are listed surrounding the "Project Themes" title: jobs and economy, evolving community, housing, infill and redevelopment, water, sustainability and resiliency, technology, vibrant downtown.

Project Outreach

This Plan update will include extensive, community-wide outreach, including community meetings, pop-ups, and robust online engagement. Details about engagement events will be shared on this page as available.


  • Parker Chamber of Commerce Presentation

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    The Parker Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee welcomed the comprehensive plan project team to attend their monthly meeting on April 2. The consultant team shared a presentation introducing the group to the plan update process and data collected through research and early engagement efforts. A facilitated group exercise focused on areas of opportunities for economic development and growth. The meeting presentation can be found in the Document Library.

  • What We've Heard So Far

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    Engagement Updates

    You’ve spoken and we are listening! Here is a snapshot of some key themes we’ve seen across our engagement efforts so far.

    Community Survey

    • Of 390 total responses, 95% of respondents live full time in Parker.
    • The community described life in Parker as an ideal place for families to grow and thrive while surrounded by beautiful, natural features. And we can’t forget about a strong sense of community!
    • Responses shared a significant desire to see a thoughtful approach to development that prioritizes the well-being of residents, while maintaining the town’s hometown feel and avoiding the issue of traffic congestion.
    • Responses highlighted appreciation of Parker’s parks, open spaces, and trails - with a strong desire to maintain and enhance these areas while continuing to add more.
    • Housing affordability was a top concern we heard from the community.
    • People love Parker’s unique small-town charm!


    Next Steps

    Whether you were able to participate in the survey or not, below is a brief outline of next steps and other opportunities to engage with the Town and share your ideas for guiding Parker into 2050.

    • Staff updates to Planning Commission and Town Council
    • Stakeholder Engagement (March - May)
    • Community Engagement Round 2 (June - August)
      1. Pop-Up Event
      2. Open House
      3. Ongoing updates and activities here on Let’s Talk Parker


    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your responses are helping to shape the future of Parker!

  • Engagement at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park

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    A group of children and adults gather around a table and display boards featuring maps of the Town of Parker during a pop-up engagement event at Discovery Park.We hosted our first engagement event on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park! The event was used to promote our Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan Survey and hear first-hand from residents what their vision is for the future of Parker. Print and digital copies of the survey were made available as well as engagement activities for adults and children. The survey results and information gathered at this event will begin to help inform Parker's community values and sentiments around various planning topics. The survey closed Feb. 5.

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